Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant | Urology | Days
About The Position
Henry Ford Health Wyandotte Hospital is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its Urology team. The position provides comprehensive inpatient urology care from admission through discharge, including daily rounding, patient assessment, development of treatment plans, inpatient and emergency department consultations, and coordination of discharge and follow-up care. The APP collaborates with attending urologists, residents, nurses, and other interdisciplinary care team members to manage urologic conditions, support perioperative care, and promote safe, efficient patient outcomes. The role is based at Henry Ford - Wyandotte Hospital in a 100% inpatient setting, caring for adult and geriatric patients. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour day shifts and no weekend or on-call requirements. Employment is contingent upon credentialing and completion of Employee Health screening per HFHS policy.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Current Michigan licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or be in the process of applying; proof of application is required.
- National certification: ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioners, or NCCPA for Physician Assistants.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, which may be obtained after hire.
- Physician Assistants must have DEA and Michigan Controlled Substance License (CSL) through credentialing.
- Nurse Practitioners must have DEA registration through credentialing; they use their Michigan license number during the application process and do not hold a Michigan CSL.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in urology, general surgery, or another surgical subspecialty.
- Inpatient or acute-care hospital experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient urology care from admission through discharge.
- Conduct daily patient rounds and assessments.
- Develop treatment plans for patients with urologic conditions.
- Provide inpatient and emergency department consultations.
- Coordinate patient discharges and follow-up care.
- Collaborate with attending urologists, residents, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Support perioperative care and safe, efficient patient outcomes.
- Recognize and escalate signs of sepsis, bleeding, urinary obstruction, and postoperative complications.
- Prioritize and manage a busy inpatient census with frequent interruptions.
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Contribute to patient safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and continued professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
- Supportive, collaborative systemwide team.
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Job Type
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